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As the food and beverage sectors encounter pressure from the Trump administration to eliminate artificial dyes, ADM’s ingredients division is experiencing an increased demand for natural colors. Luciano is optimistic that this trend could stimulate future growth for the struggling nutrition segment. ADM’s nutrition unit, which encompasses its flavor and ingredient businesses, has faced challenges … Read more

Ferrero is set to introduce a new variant of its beloved Nutella spread featuring peanuts, marking the brand’s first significant flavor innovation in its 61-year history. Named Nutella Peanut, this new product will launch next spring and merges the creamy texture of the classic cocoa hazelnut spread with the crunch of roasted peanuts. It has … Read more

Sauce producer Ragù is venturing into a new aisle of the grocery store with a range of frozen pizzas. The nearly 90-year-old sauce brand has partnered with frozen pizza manufacturer Palermo Villa to introduce four varieties: cheese, pepperoni, supreme, and a combination that features mozzarella, Italian sausage, and pepperoni. These pizzas will retail for prices … Read more

Danone is making its debut in the $7 billion protein shake market as the consumer packaged goods giant seeks to expand its Oikos yogurt brand into new food categories. Based in Paris, the company is launching an Oikos protein shake that caters to the growing consumer demand for functional, on-the-go nutrition. This new offering marks … Read more

Artificial food colors have emerged as a primary focus of the “Make America Healthy Again” campaign, which aims to address the concerns surrounding ultraprocessed foods and their key ingredients. “For too long, our food system has depended on synthetic, petroleum-based dyes that provide no nutritional benefits and pose avoidable health risks,” Kennedy stated in a … Read more

Which is the superior form of iron: ferrous sulfate or ferrous fumarate? Fizydeferr, a tablet containing ferrous fumarate and folic acid, is available in Bangladesh. When is the optimal time to take ferrous gluconate? What is the best iron supplement for addressing iron deficiency? In this context, it’s also essential to consider the role of … Read more

After years of declining sales, cereal has lost its status as the breakfast favorite. Major food companies like General Mills and WK Kellogg are strategizing to bring this former staple back to dining tables. Changes in morning habits, escalating prices, and the perception of cereal as overly sugary have plagued the category for years. However, … Read more

Taste consistently emerges as the primary barrier preventing consumers from becoming repeat buyers of plant-based products. A 2023 survey conducted by the Food Industry Association (FMI) among over 1,000 individuals revealed that less than half are open to trying new types of plant-based alternatives, with taste being the crucial factor influencing their choices. T. Hasegawa, … Read more

Food companies are in a competitive rush to reformulate their products in response to increasing pressure to eliminate artificial dyes and ingredients. Ingredients suppliers have reported a surge in sales following Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s call for the food industry to phase out artificial dyes by 2027. This initiative aligns … Read more

Chobani is acquiring Daily Harvest, a plant-based food company, as the Greek yogurt leader extends its offerings into ready-to-eat meals. The financial details of the transaction have not been revealed. Established nearly a decade ago, Daily Harvest became one of the pioneers in delivering clean and nutritious food directly to consumers’ homes. Since then, the … Read more